All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #21 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Slender is to slim as enormous is to __________.
prohibited
tiny
forbidden
miniscule
large
large
"Slender" is a synonym of "slim"; both words mean skinny. So, to solve this analogy, you have to figure out the best synonym of "gigantic." "Enormous" means very large, so the correct answer is “large.” To help you, "forbidden" and "prohibited" both mean banned.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Timid is to shy as modest is to __________.
strong
morbid
brave
arrogant
humble
humble
"Timid" is a synonym of "shy," so to solve this analogy, you need to pick out the answer choice that is closest in meaning to "modest." "Modest" means humble or not overly proud of one's accomplishments, so "humble" is the correct answer.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Ship is to boat as alibi is to __________.
Exhibit
Contest
Display
Excuse
Solicit
Excuse
"Ship" and "boat" are synonyms, so to solve this analogy, you have to figure out which of these answer choices is most similar to "alibi." An "alibi" is an excuse to get you out of trouble. To help you, "solicit" means ask for, "display," when used as a verb, means show or exhibit, and "contest" means battle.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Destiny is to fate as prosper is to __________.
Move
Fail
Retreat
Fly
Succeed
Succeed
"Destiny" means "fate," so the two words are synonyms. So, to solve this analogy, you have to figure out the best synonym of "prosper." Prosper means to do well or to succeed, so "succeed" is the correct answer.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Scarce is to meager as plentiful is to __________.
Common
Sweet
Uncommon
Impossible
Possible
Common
"Scarce" and "meager" both mean of an insufficient amount, so the two words are synonyms. So, to solve this analogy, you have to figure out the best synonym of "plentiful." "Plentiful" means common or available in large quantities, so "common" is the correct answer.
Example Question #181 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Torment is to annoy as augment is to __________.
Mingle
Frequent
Summon
Strengthen
Persist
Strengthen
"Torment" means to pester to the point of misery, and "annoy" means to annoy, so the two words are synonyms. So, to solve this analogy you have to figure out the best synonym of "intensify." "Augment" means to make something stronger, so "strengthen" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "torment": "persist" means endure; "summon" means request or demand the appearance of; "mingle" means mix together or socialize with guests at a party or other gathering; and "frequent," when used as a verb, means to often patronize or attend.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Tolerant is to patient as keen is to __________.
Calm
Eager
Frustrated
Paired
Single
Eager
"Tolerant" and "patient" both mean not easily becoming annoyed or angry, so the two words are synonyms. To solve this analogy, you have to figure out which word means the same thing as "keen." "Keen" means eager to do something, so "eager" is the correct answer.
Example Question #183 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Modest is to humble as fatal is to __________.
Deceitful
Deadly
Proud
Voluminous
Accepting
Deadly
"Modest" and "humble" both describe someone who is unpretentious, or does not brag about him- or herself. So, to solve this analogy, you have to find the word that is closest in meaning to "generous." Something that is is "fatal" is deadly, so the answer is “deadly.” None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "fatal": "deceitful" means dishonest; "proud" means having a high opinion of oneself and one's achievements; "voluminous" means very large in volume; and someone who is "accepting" is not critical of other people’s flaws.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Vast is to big as vacant is to __________.
Open
Closed
Empty
Packed
Full
Empty
"Vast" means big, so to solve this analogy, you have to figure out which answer choice is closest in meaning to "vacant." "Vacant" means empty or not occupied, so "empty" is the correct answer. "Full" and "packed" are each opposites, or antonyms, of "vacant," and "open" and "closed" have nothing to do with the meaning of "vacant."
Example Question #185 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Bold is to brave as elegant is to __________.
heroic
handsome
ugly
careful
afraid
handsome
"Bold" and "brave" are synonyms - they both mean courageous or fearless. So, you need to choose a word that means the same thing as "elegant." "Elegant" means stylish, graceful, or sophisticated, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "elegant" is "stylish," which means fashionable. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "elegant": "ugly" means unattractive; "heroic" means having the attributes of a hero or brave; "afraid" means scared; and "careful" means cautious.
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